Chief Financial Officer

Metropolitan Premium Properties; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Group in Dubai seeks an experienced Finance Director to lead financial planning, management reporting, cash flow control and financial governance in close partnership with the Board. You will drive annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, monitor costs against plans, analyze variances and present actionable recommendations to optimize profitability and liquidity across the business.

The role requires strong Excel and ERP experience, familiarity with 1C, and professional certifications;

Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting, management reporting, and forecasting.
• Ability to build and interpret financial models.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis tools knowledge.
• Knowledge of real estate industry operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly management reporting covering P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts and report to Board.
• Monitor costs against budgets and identify optimization opportunities.
• Evaluate projects and capex through financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Oversee accounts receivable collection and coordinate with Sales/Operations/Legal.
• Establish financial approvals and govern processes as per Board delegation.
• Lead and develop the finance team and align with department heads.

Skills

Budgeting

Management reporting

Cash flow forecasting

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

1C experience

Russian & English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Professional certification (CIMA/ACCA/CPA/CFA)

Tools

ERP systems

1C

Job description

Job Overview

Metropolitan Group is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial planning, management reporting, cash flow management and financial control.

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Finance Director will provide clear financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions and oversee the implementation of approved financial plans.

Objectives of the role

• Provide the Board with timely, reliable management reporting and actionable recommendations.
• Strengthen budgeting, forecasting and accountability for financial performance.
• Maintain liquidity and effective control over expenditure.
• Improve profitability and the efficiency of financial processes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the monthly management reporting covering profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow and capital reporting. Present financial results, risks and recommendations to the Board.
• Lead the annual budgeting and monthly rolling forecast processes and submit the consolidated budget to the Board for approval. Analyze actual performance against budgets and forecasts, explain key variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor and control operating costs against approved budgets, investigate variances, challenge spending requests and identify cost optimization opportunities without compromising business performance.
• Evaluate commercial proposals, new projects and capital expenditure through financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Take ownership of accounts receivable collection, monitor overdue balances and coordinate collection actions with Sales, Operations and Legal to ensure timely recovery of outstanding amounts.
• Establish and maintain financial approval procedures within the authority delegated by the Board.
• Lead and develop the finance team, with clear responsibilities and performance expectations.
• Work with department heads to strengthen ownership of budgets and financial results.

Required qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. Professional certification (eg CIMA, ACCA, CPA, CFA) is a plus.
• Strong practical experience in budgeting, management reporting, cash flow forecasting and financial modeling.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial analysis tools and ERP systems, experience with 1C is preferred.
• Ability to interpret accounting data and understand its implications for business performance.
• Fluent Russian and English, sound judgment and professional integrity.
• Knowledge of real estate industry operations and best practices is a plus.